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21Shares is the world’s first and largest issuer of digital asset ETPs, with the mission of making investing in digital assets accessible to all. With offices in New York, London, and Zurich, the team is dedicated to revolutionizing digital asset investing by bridging the worlds of traditional finance and decentralized finance. Since 2018, 21Shares has supported investors in gaining access to digital asset products worldwide. 21Shares now manages ~$7 billion in assets with over 50 exchange-traded products globally, including the first spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum ETPs. Most recently, the firm launched six US-domiciled digital asset ETFs including ARKB, one of the largest spot Bitcoin products in the industry. About the Role We are seeking a Digital Asset Portfolio Manager specializing in cryptocurrency markets and digital asset trading. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in futures, perpetual contracts & spot trading, as well as the quantitative skills necessary to develop, analyze and execute trading strategies effectively in the digital asset space. A deep understanding of risk hedging for basis trading and familiarity with crypto markets and exchange integrations is mandatory. Key Responsibilities 

Manage the trading P&L book, including daily operations, real-time strategy execution, and portfolio oversight. Build and execute trading strategies, including idea generation, back-testing, and implementation, while adhering to advanced risk management metrics. Liaise with key exchange counterparts to address margin requirements, borrows, trade breaks, technical issues, and market-making needs. Collaborate with the product and business development teams to ensure strategies are viable, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. Work with the engineering team to fully automate trading strategies and integrate them into robust trading systems. Stay at the forefront of cryptocurrency and blockchain trends, incorporating new insights into trading strategies.

  Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering. Experience: 5+ years of experience in developing, executing, and managing trading strategies, including delta-neutral and basis trading, preferably in crypto markets Prior experience in traditional finance (TradFi) trading desk is a big plus Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python or similar & SQL/NoSQL databases for strategy development and automation. Hands-on experience with trading platforms such as Deribit, Binance, or similar.. Strong knowledge of trading dynamics, including arbitrage, funding rates, and futures/spot market relationships. Soft Skills: Entrepreneurial mindset with a team-player attitude, focused on driving organizational success. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to diverse audiences.

  This role can be based in New York, and will be expected to work from either our New York office in a hybrid model Monday - Wednesday. Pursuant to Section 8-102 of title 8 of the New York City administrative code, the base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000. Total compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.